Biblical Women Who Led: What Scripture Really Says | Under God Ep 165

Does the Bible really restrict women from ministry leadership? Discover the powerful examples Scripture gives us of women God chose to lead. From judges to apostles, the evidence might surprise you.

EPISODE OVERVIEW: Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate launch their comprehensive 6-part series on women in ministry by examining what Scripture actually shows us about female leadership. Rather than starting with theory or tradition, they dive into biblical examples that reveal God's pattern of using women in significant ministry roles throughout both Old and New Testament times.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ Scripture shows consistent examples of women in spiritual leadership

✅ God appointed women as judges, prophets, evangelists, and teachers

✅ These weren't backup plans but divine appointments with full authority

✅ The Holy Spirit has always empowered women for public ministry

📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

Judges 4:4-16 - Deborah as judge and prophet

Exodus 15 - Miriam leading Israel in worship

2 Kings 22:14 - Huldah interpreting God's word

Esther 4:14 - "For such a time as this"

John 20:17 - Mary Magdalene's commission

Acts 18:26 - Priscilla teaching Apollos